The journey of the Batman film series is as twisted as the Riddler’s schemes. Why are the films continually flipping tone and style? And what are they trying to pull from the source material? Most important - why are the toys nothing like the films? Descend from your gargoyle, and learn along with us!

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Extras:

• trailer, The Batman (2022)
• article, Marlon Wayans as Robin
• article, Sean Young petitioning as Catwoman
• article, McDonald’s Happy Meal toys for Batman Returns
• article, Empire Magazine on Batman Returns
• trailer, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
• article, Robert Pattinson on Mask of the Phantasm
• trailer, The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

Other similar episodes to check out…Justice League, Joker, Watchmen (HBO), James Bond (part 2), Shrek (part 2)